Saturday at The Track

Commend (2): Should sit a perfect trip in here right off the speed from the inside post position. He is currently in good form and I love the cut back from 6 1/2 to 5 furlongs.

Latent Revenge (5): Has the ability to pop some big numbers and this is one I want on my pick 5 at an over lay of 12-1.

Hogy (8): Still surprised that someone reached in at Saratoga to claim this 8 year old for 80k but they got their money back in the first start when he won a stake at Kentucky Downs. Mike Maker is great with anything on the turf and this one always puts in his run.

Race 6 Grade II Thoroughbred Club of America Stakes

Vertical Oak (2): Was visually impressive when winning Prioress at Saratoga and should move forward off that effort.

Finley’sluckycharm (4): Ran a winning race loosing when loosing to Paulassilverlining but is a little short here at 3/5 on the morning line. I have seen these type of favorites go down many times at Keeneland and wouldn’t be surprised if she was next.

Ivy Bell (8): It is possible that it gets hot up front and if it does this is the one I want to pick up the pieces.

Race 7 Grade I First Lady

Dona Bruja (3): Split a pair of Chad Brown runners when running second in the Beverley D , either of those would be the favorite in this race. Should get an ideal pace scenario with the outside three runners looking to go early.

Roca Roja (4): Ran much better in her last after a dismal performance in the Just a Game Stakes. As mentioned for the top pick she should also get an deal pace scenario.

Dickinson (6): Has not really run a poor race since May of 2016 when she was still on the dirt. She returns to the track she beat Lady Eli on.

Race 8 Grade I Claiborne Breeders Futurity

Givemeaminit (7): Yet to break his maiden but has run two winning races, he should enjoy the stretch out.

Bourbon Resolution (8): Was very impressive when going wire to wire and breaking his maiden at Saratoga he could do the same thing right here.

Free Drop Billy (9): Will likely be over bet based on his traffic issues in the Hopeful.

Race 9 Grade I Shadwell Turf Mile

Mondialiste (7): Comes out of the Woodbine Mile where the winner sat the perfect trip and he just had too much to do. He ran a solid 4th in this race last year and loves this distance.

Divisidero (2): One of the most consistent horses you will find in training he always runs his race and is coming into this one fresh as can be.

Heart to Heart (10): A miler specialist who always runs well over this track. Interesting to see Geroux get the call with Leparoux taking the call on Divisidero.

All Stakes Pick 5

2,5,8/ 2,4 / 3,4/ 1,2,7,8,9/ 2,3,7,10 = $120

BELMONT PICK 4

Race 8 Grade I Champagne

Bahamian (7): Ran second to Solomini who came back to run second in a graded stake last weekend at Santa Anita to the likely juvenile favorite. Over the last few years the West Coastcolts have beat up on the East Cost.

Honorable Treasure (9): Ran a huge number when getting on to the dirt for the first time and will be tuff stretching out at a solid price.

Good Magic (6): Ran a good race first out when loosing to Hazit but will have to pick up his first win in a Grade I which is not easy.

Race 9 Grade III Hill Prince Stakes

Yoshida (2): Encountered a little bit of traffic trouble when coming up short to Voodo Song, he’s the one to beat here.

Bricks and Mortar (6): Recorded his first loss last out and will come right back here with a good effort always on the wire.

Hieroglyphics (7): In very good form for good connections should be the one they have to run down in the stretch.

Race 10 Grade I Jockey Club Gold Cup

Rally Cry (5): Has been a different horse since coming back this spring, the value is there on the “other Pletcher”.

Keen Ice (7): Much the one to beat he has turned the corner since entering the Pletcher barn and is a top level handicap horse.

Good Samaritan (3): Might have bounced in the Travers off his big effort in the Jim Dandy he should rebound well here fresh for Mott.

Author: Matthew Pappis

Matt is an avid horse racing fan, owner and handicapper. Growing up around Saratoga his passion for horse racing grew large at a very young age. He has recently started his own horse racing partnership, "WhoDoYouLike Stables", with a friend and hopes that the partnership will grow and he will one day win the Travers Stakes at Saratoga Racecourse.